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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.70, 444 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.70, 444 and 190.72 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.70 : 444 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.70/444 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.70x = 444 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.70x = 84,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,679.68/321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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